Black Bean Brownies and Banana Treat

I- Ingredients for 12 servings:

• 2 cups cooked black beans or canned no-salt-added or low-sodium black beans, drained;
• 10 Medjool dates;
• 2 tbsp raw almond butter;
• 1 tsp vanilla;
• 1/2 cup natural, non-alkalized cocoa powder;
• 1 tbsp ground chia seeds;
• Raspberries or other berries for topping;
• 2 frozen bananas;
• handful of blueberries;
• a few walnuts.

II- Directions:

The brownies

1. Preheat oven to 200°F.
2. Blend the black beans, dates, almond butter and vanilla in a food processor or high powered blender until smooth.
3. Add the cocoa powder, and chia seeds and blend again.
4. Pour into a very lightly oiled 8x8-inch baking pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Cool completely before cutting into small squares.
6. Top with raspberries or other berries.

Banana Treat:

1. Blend bananas, blueberries, and walnuts in a high speed blender.
2. Pair the banana treat with the warm brownies and enjoy!

III- Nutrition Facts per Brownie (1/12th):

• 110 Calories;
• Fat: 3g;
• Saturated fat: 0.5g;
• Cholesterol: 0mg;
• Carbs: 20g;
• Fiber: 6g;
• Sugar: 8g;
• Protein: 4g.